Vodafone 3G customers can now watch a reside streamed tv news bulletin on their 3G mobile just like 1 they'd see on the box at house.

In a New Zealand 1st announced nowadays, Vodafone in partnership with Prime News will deliver 3G customers "Prime News: Initial at 5.30" everyday as element of the Sky News streamed channel. Prime is owned by Sky in New Zealand.

Tim Nichols, Head of Vodafone reside! says this is a major milestone for Vodafone reside! Mobile Tv and marks the initial evolution of the service because launch eight months ago.

"For the first time we can now offer a complete show to watch on your mobile at the very same time it screens on the Television network. The fact that it really is a news show is particularly relevant in today's quickly paced planet as a lot of of us need to maintain up to date but don't often make it property for the news," says Tim.

Vodafone has been closely monitoring viewing trends considering that launching 3G to provide a service tailored to consumer habits. Because launch, figures show the Sky News created-for-mobile channel is the most common amongst buyers, with viewing occasions spiking about lunchtime, the early evening and late at night.

"As a outcome of these trends Vodafone has partnered with Prime to provide customers a streamed bulletin service for the duration of a time when they demand news most - the early evening," says Tim.